Posted - 1 September 2013 7:6I'm thinking of dumping a few bucks on a 'spare kit' for my 2010 JK. Since I know a few of you out there are no stranger to breaks and fixes, I figure I'd ask for some help building a small ist.

I know you can never have 'everything' - but my goal is to maybe have one of each of the 3 most common things that one would break (and maybe even some tools that would be needed to do it).

Most of you know my rig, but in case - its a 2010 JK, stock D30/D44 combo; stock shafts.

shotwellGerald, MOClub Member

Posted - 1 September 2013 8:59Both front axles and a rear axle.

jkelly64St. Louis , MOOnline Member

Posted - 1 September 2013 10:51Don't forget to have plenty of Hose clamps on hand too

loadbreakHigh Ridge, MOClub Member

Posted - 1 September 2013 13:52Since you do not have a rubicon, 1 spare JK rear shaft fits both sides. Spare fronts is a good call also.Like Jeff Kelly, an assortment of 1.5-3" hose clamps :), which I need to restock.

Posted - 1 September 2013 14:18Anti frezze and some hoses to go with the clamps jug of water spare uni bearing

chrispy, COOnline Member

Posted - 2 September 2013 3:27not disagreeing with any of the list, but keep in mind that the JK is already a tubby b!tch.. and weight is its worst enemy.... do you really need to carry 70# of axle shafts, 50# of tools, plus all the other usual junk everywhere? adding all that extra weight may actually cause failures and reduce capability...

HoladayWildwood, MOClub Member

Posted - 2 September 2013 7:47IMHO a set of axle shafts is cheap insurance that can be swapped in 20 minutes and not be a burden to the group.

JerseySt Louis, MOOnline Member

Posted - 2 September 2013 8:38If safe to do so, id likely keep heavy items at base camp / locked in a vehicle or stored in a tent if i trust where I am. Goal is to get out alive, so to speak...

Sounds like shafts are the best advice. Surprised I didn't hear u joints and what not. Granted, you all know mechanically speaking I'm Lenny (not George), but I had heard that u joints go and are good to have.

chrispy, COOnline Member

Posted - 2 September 2013 8:50yea, a lot depends on the type of wheeling you do. if you typically go to 'parks' where your fairly close to the tow rig/base camp, keeping the stuff on the truck/trailer is the way to go.

something to note: a few months ago, Dana released new 'stock' shafts for the JK 44.. I won a set of them at EJS this year for my 2010 rubicon, and they are beefer where they need to be than the older generation shafts.

usually i say to run what you got till it breaks, but, these shafts are inexpensive enough to get a set to replace what you got, and keep your 'stock' shafts as spares.